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Circumnavigation of Iceland ABOARD LE BELLOT Breathtaking fjords, thundering waterfalls, seaside cliffs packed with nesting birds, quiet lakes and lagoons, mighty glaciers, and the awesomeness of Iceland’s geothermal power—you'll discover them all on this exciting voyage, along with encounters with the fascinating local culture and walks through archaeological sites that recall the heyday of Viking exploration.

Norway to Iceland ABOARD THE SILVER EXPLORER

DAYS 1-7 REYKJAVÍK TO MÝVATN Arrive in Reykjavík and explore Iceland’s "Golden Circle," including the Geysir Center, with its geothermal field of bubbling mud pools. Embark and cruise to the

Grímsey Island

A spectacular landscape of snowy mountains, fjords, and glaciers awaits you in the pristine Arctic realm of Spitsbergen and the Svalbard archipelago, along with a rich array of wildlife from walrus and musk ox to the mighty polar bear. In East

Raudanes

Siglufjördur

Ísafjördur

r Is Vigu land

Húsavík Lake Myvatn

Akureyri

Seydisfjördur

Látrabjarg Flatey Island

ICELAND

Vatnajökull Glacier

Reykjavík

Höfn

ATLANTIC OCEAN

Gullfoss

Greenland, you'll meet the Inuit that still fish and hunt in this harsh but beautiful region, and discover Scoresby Sund, a huge and utterly breathtaking fjord system where whales, narwhals, and seals frolic.

Heimaey Island

100 mi

Surtsey Island

GREENLAND SEA

100 km

Svalbard Northern Region

Látrabjarg cliffs, a breeding ground for millions of seabirds.Visit the cultural center of Ísafjördur, then discover Mývatn, with its lava formations, sulfur pits, and boiling mud pools. DAYS 8-13 ÍSAFJÖRDUR TO REYKJAVÍK At Grímsey Island, cruise below cliffs to see incredible birdlife, and Zodiac past chiseled sea stacks at Thistilfjord Bay. Cruise along Seydisfjördur, a showcase of cascading waterfalls and soaring mountains, and take an exhilarating guided excursion across the vast expanse of the VatnajÖkull Glacier. Circumnavigate Surtsey Island, a fire-and- brimstone result of a 1963 undersea eruption, and visit Reykjavík's famous Blue Lagoon before departing on Day 13.

400 mi

Svalbard Southern Region

400 km

GREENLAND

Bear Island

ATLANTIC OCEAN

Scoresby Sund

Tromsø

Ittoqqortoormiit

D e n m a r k S t r a i t

A R C T I C C I R C L E

ICELAND

NORWAY

Reykjavik

DAYS 1-7 TROMSØ TO SVALBARD Cruising toward the Svalbard archipelago, call at Bear Island, a birder’s paradise where steep, high cliffs are frequented by a plethora of birds including Atlantic puffins. Heading to Spitsbergen, explore deep fjords and prominent glaciers, view fascinating geological formations, search for polar bears, and discover a variety of seabirds and seals. Shore walks give you a closer look at the flora and wildlife in the spectacular northern region of the archipelago. DAYS 8-15 SCORESBY SUND, GREENLAND Scattered in the remote bays and smaller fjords of magnificent Scoresby Sund are old Inuit settlements, and musk ox, Arctic fox, lemmings, ptarmigan, barnacle geese, and snowy owls roam the lower slopes of the mountains. While cruising the waterways, keep an eye out for sightings of whales, seals, narwhals, and walrus. Arrive in Reykjavík, Iceland, and depart on Day 15. DATE Sep 17-Oct 1, 2020 TRIP COST From $14,800 Price is per person and depends on cabin type

TRIP COST From $10,980 Price is per person and depends on cabin type

DATE Jun 10-22, 2020

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